Definitions

1. noun

a person who rides horses, especially as a sport or for pleasure, or a person who participates in equestrian sports, such as show jumping or dressage

“The equestrian team won the championship title last year.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of horse riding or equestrian sports

“The equestrian event was one of the highlights of the summer festival.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the horse-riding nobility or aristocracy, especially in 16th to 18th-century England

“The equestrian class was known for their lavish parties and extravagant attire.”